I pushed the measuring tape a few inches into that crack that catches all the cheerios and loose change.

And then I came all the way to the line where the deck is sewn to the front (or front deck). There is about a half inch of fabric involved with that seam so you can add that into you measurement. That is the front and back.

Now side to side. I skipped the fabulous photography and just measured from out side arm to at side arm at deck level.

Write it down.

How about the front of the chair?This time start measuring at the deck seam and remember that extra half inch. I wrapped that tape all the way to the underside the added an inch and a half (or just add 2 inches to your one measurement…)Write it down.

How about side to side of the front?I started an ample amount past the outside arm then went wrapped the whole front of the chair and added an equal about to the other side.Write it down.

Martha wanted to use the pc so this is an iPhone post. No images included this time.

Inside back top to bottom. Insert the measuring tape into the fruit loop catcher were the deck and inside back meet. Wrap the tape all the around to where the outside back meets the inside back. Add a few inches.

Write it down.

Side to side. Wrap the measuring tape around the widest part of the inside back. It’s usually at the top of the arms. Add at least 5 inches because of the slant of the back. You have to reach further with the fabric, the lower you go.

Write it down.

Outside back.

Just measure top to bottom and side to side. Add 3 inches to both and write it down.

You are finally ready to get out the scissors. Have a lot of fun. I’ll post a body cutting blog when I can get to the pc and the urge. ;)

For the most part – If you measure how big it is and add 3 inches, You’re going to be correct most of the time. The rest of the time – you may need to extend the fabric by sewing on a pull. I actually had to do that on this project.